Cleo E Williams was born October 11, 1932 in Warrenton, North Carolina . She was the oldest of sixteen children She came to New York where she worked as a domestic Cleo had three children Maebell Burke Bernard Clarida and Riley Jr who is now deceased. Cleo was a very hard working individual who took care of her family. She was introduced to the Truth in 1973 and was baptized shortly thereafter and served Jehovah faithfully for over 50 years. Although her health was failing she was not able to serve Jehovah as she would have liked but preached to the end. Cleo is survived by her two children Maebell Burke, Bernard Clarida her sister Nettie Lilly and her three grandchildren Tionna Clarida, Riley Jamel Seaberry, Marquita Leys and a host of nieces and nephews.
Cleo Williams remained faithful until the end of her earthy existence and is now looking forward to her earthly reward in paradise. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed.